Merfolk Seastalkers
Zendikar 55 • uncommon
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
2 generic mana blue mana: Tap target creature without flying.
"Do they seek knowledge or wealth? Are they bandits or benefactors? It depends on who is chanting the tale."— Nikou, Joraga bard
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merfolk Seastalkers was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced an adventure-themed aesthetic centered on land-based mechanics, and this card was designed to embody the treacherous, expedition-focused environment of the plane. It features a triggered ability tied to the landfall mechanic, which rewards players for playing land cards, reflecting the set’s focus on the terrain itself as a source of power.
The card was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg, a veteran artist known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Dringenberg portrayed the Merfolk in a way that emphasizes their role as predatory guardians of Zendikar’s flooded ruins, utilizing cool blues and jagged lines to evoke a sense of damp, subterranean mystery. Upon release, the card was received as a solid utility piece for limited formats, appreciated for its ability to tap down opposing creatures while scaling effectively with the player's land drops.
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